How to Choose a Holistic Photographer (From One Who Lives It)

Choosing a photographer is a personal decision — but choosing a holistic photographer is even more intimate.

This isn’t just about lighting or lenses. This is about being witnessed in your truth, in a way that feels healing, empowering, and real.

As a holistic photographer myself, I know how sacred this work can be. It's not just a photoshoot — it's a shared experience, a co-creation, a ritual. And finding the right person to hold that space for you matters deeply.

So how do you choose the right one? Here's what I encourage you to consider:

1. Feel Their Energy Before You See Their Portfolio

Yes, look at their work. But more importantly — feel their energy.

• Do their words feel grounding or performative?

• Do they speak to your heart, or just to the aesthetics?

• When you read their blog, captions, or about page, do you feel safe? Seen?

  
  

Holistic photography is all about energy and connection. Find someone whose presence feels calming and real — like someone you could sit in silence with, not just smile for.

2. Look for Intention, Not Just Composition

Technical skills are important — but in holistic photography, intention is everything.

Read how they talk about their process. Do they:

• Ask about your emotional state or story?

• Centre the experience, not just the outcome?

• Incorporate mindfulness, ritual, or reflection into the shoot?

  
  

You want someone who’s not just taking your photo, but honouring your journey.

3. Trust Your Nervous System’s Response

Your body always knows. If you hop on a call or exchange messages with a potential photographer, tune in to how you feel:

• Do you feel relaxed or tense?

• Do you feel understood or rushed?

• Do you feel free to be yourself?

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A holistic shoot should feel like exhaling — like coming home to yourself, not performing for someone else’s vision.

4. Ask About Their Process

A holistic photographer will likely have a unique flow — often slower, more intentional, sometimes incorporating grounding practices, music, movement, breathwork, or nature.

Ask them:

• How do you begin a session?

• Do you guide poses or allow organic movement?

• What do you do if I feel anxious or overwhelmed?

  
  

The right photographer will have a grounded, heart-led process that centers your comfort and authenticity.

5. Notice If They Photograph People Like You

Representation matters. Holistic photography isn’t about trends or perfection — it’s about wholeness. So ask yourself:

• Do they capture different body types, ages, and identities?

• Do their subjects look relaxed and real — or overly posed and polished?

• Can you see yourself in their work?

  
  

Your photographer should celebrate your uniqueness, not mold you into a curated version of someone else.

6. It’s Okay to Wait for the Right One

This is sacred work. And sometimes, finding the right person means waiting a little longer, digging a little deeper, or choosing someone who doesn’t tick every visual box but makes your soul say “yes.”

Trust that. That yes is everything.

Final Thoughts:

A holistic photographer doesn’t just capture your image — they honour your essence.

They listen between words. They hold space for your softness. They photograph the parts of you that often go unseen.

So when choosing one, don’t just look for someone who can take a good photo.

Look for someone who can hold your story.

Want to feel what this kind of connection looks like in practice?

Let’s start with a conversation — no pressure, no posing, just presence. I’d love to witness your light, your way.